Forgiveness and Health

Forgiveness and Health
Author: Loren Toussaint
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9789401799928

This volume collects the state-of-the-art research on forgiveness and mental and physical health and well-being. It focuses specifically on connections between forgiveness and its health and well-being benefits. Forgiveness has been examined from a variety of perspectives, including the moral, ethical and philosophical. Ways in which to become more forgiving and evolutionary theories of revenge and forgiveness have also been investigated and proposed. However, little attention has been paid to the benefits of forgiveness. This volume offers an examination of the theory, methods and research utilized in understanding these connections. It considers trait and state forgiveness, emotional and decisional forgiveness, and interventions to promote forgiveness, all with an eye toward the positive effects of forgiveness for a victim’s health and well-being. Finally, this volume considers key moderators such as gender, race, and age, as well as, explanatory mechanisms that might mediate links between forgiveness and key outcomes.

Forgiveness Is a Choice

Forgiveness Is a Choice
Author: Robert D. Enright
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1433804808

By demonstrating how forgiveness, approached in the correct manner, benefits the forgiver far more than the forgiven this self-help book benefits people who have been deeply hurt by another and caught in a vortex of anger, depression, and resentment.

The Psychology of Forgiveness

The Psychology of Forgiveness
Author: Joe Erick Rivera
Publisher: Istone books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2024-09-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

The Psychology of Forgiveness: Healing Through Letting Go is an insightful and transformative guide that delves deep into the emotional, psychological, and relational power of forgiveness. Whether you are struggling to forgive others or wrestling with the challenge of forgiving yourself, this book offers a step-by-step framework for releasing anger, resentment, and the emotional pain that holds you back from living a fulfilling life. Drawing on the latest psychological research, real-life case studies, and practical tools, this book explores the science behind forgiveness and its profound impact on mental and emotional well-being. It examines why forgiveness is essential for healing, how unresolved anger and grudges affect our physical and mental health, and the liberating effects of letting go of past hurts. Key Highlights: The Science of Forgiveness: Understand the psychological and neurological benefits of forgiveness, backed by research that shows how forgiving can reduce stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being. The Difference Between Forgiving and Forgetting: Explore the critical distinctions between forgiving and forgetting, and learn how to forgive without allowing others to harm you again. Discover the boundaries that protect you while you release the emotional burden of resentment. Self-Forgiveness: Learn how to address feelings of guilt and shame, and embark on a path to self-compassion and self-forgiveness. This book provides practical strategies for breaking free from the cycle of self-blame and negative self-talk. Empathy and Compassion in Forgiveness: Understand the role empathy plays in the forgiveness process, and how cultivating compassion can help you see others—and yourself—in a more understanding light. Practical Exercises: Each chapter includes actionable exercises, including journaling prompts, guided meditations, and visualization techniques, to help you work through specific grievances—whether personal, professional, or familial. Healing from Betrayal and Trauma: Learn how to move forward from deep betrayals, unresolved conflicts, and even past traumas. Through real-life stories of people who have overcome these challenges, this book offers inspiration and guidance for reclaiming your peace. Who This Book is For: Anyone struggling with unresolved anger or resentment toward others or themselves. Individuals who have experienced betrayal, conflict, or trauma and are seeking emotional closure. Those interested in improving their relationships by learning how to forgive and let go of past hurts. Readers who wish to understand the psychology of forgiveness and its role in mental, emotional, and physical health. Whether you're looking to heal from a specific incident or wish to cultivate forgiveness as a daily practice, The Psychology of Forgiveness: Healing Through Letting Go provides the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to help you move forward. By the end of this book, you will feel empowered to release the emotional burdens holding you back, make peace with the past, and embrace a life filled with emotional freedom and inner calm.

Forgiveness Therapy

Forgiveness Therapy
Author: Dr Robert D Enright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781433844065

This new edition offers new case studies, new empirical evaluation, modern philosophical roots of forgiveness therapy, and new measurement techniques.

8 Keys to Forgiveness (8 Keys to Mental Health)

8 Keys to Forgiveness (8 Keys to Mental Health)
Author: Robert Enright
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0393734064

A practical guide by the man Time magazine has called “the forgiveness trailblazer.” While it may seem like a simple enough act, forgiveness is a difficult, delicate process which, if executed correctly, can be profoundly moving and a deep learning experience. Whatever the scenario may be—whether you need to make peace with a certain situation, with a loved one or friend, or with a total stranger—the process of forgiveness is an art and a science, and this hands-on guide walks readers through it in 8 key steps. How can we become forgivingly “fit”? How can we identify the source of our pain and inner turmoil? How can we find meaning in what we have suffered, or learn to forgive ourselves? What should we do when forgiveness feels like a particularly tall order? All these questions and more are answered in this practical book, leading us to become more tolerant, compassionate, and hopeful human beings.

The End of Anxiety

The End of Anxiety
Author: Josh Weidmann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621579972

If God is All-powerful, Why Doesn’t He Eliminate My Anxiety? Instead of asking this, perhaps we should ask why God is allowing it in the first place. Join pastor and biblical counselor Josh Weidmann on a journey through Scripture and his own vulnerable stories of discovering God’s ultimate purpose in pain. The End of Anxiety is designed for individuals or small groups; each chapter begins with Scripture and finishes with practical steps you can apply for immediate relief. Your anxiety, fear, stress, and panic are not the end of you—but facing them could be the start of something great! “Read this, apply it, and find freedom from fear—forever.” Ray Johnston Senior pastor of Bayside Church in Granite Bay, California

Handbook of Forgiveness

Handbook of Forgiveness
Author: Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2007-12-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 113541095X

There is a need in both public and professional sectors for a deeper, and more complete understanding of forgiveness, as we are - in the author's own words - "on the threshold of an age of forgiveness and reconciliation." And yet despite continued interest and development in the field, researchers, clinicians, practitioners, and academics have long been without a comprehensive resource on which to base their work. The Handbook of Forgiveness summarizes the state of the science in the research, practice, and teaching of forgiveness. Chapters approach forgiveness and reconciliation from a variety of perspectives, drawing on related work in fields such as biology, personality, social psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and international/political implications. The Handbook provides comprehensive treatments of the topic, integrating theoretical considerations, methodological discussions, and practical interventions strategies in order to appeal to researchers, clinicians, and practitioners. This volume is the most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the understanding of the science of forgiveness. The Handbook of Forgiveness has been chosen as a Book of Distinction by Templeton Press.

Forgiveness and Health

Forgiveness and Health
Author: Loren Toussaint
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2015-10-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9401799938

This volume collects the state-of-the-art research on forgiveness and mental and physical health and well-being. It focuses specifically on connections between forgiveness and its health and well-being benefits. Forgiveness has been examined from a variety of perspectives, including the moral, ethical and philosophical. Ways in which to become more forgiving and evolutionary theories of revenge and forgiveness have also been investigated and proposed. However, little attention has been paid to the benefits of forgiveness. This volume offers an examination of the theory, methods and research utilized in understanding these connections. It considers trait and state forgiveness, emotional and decisional forgiveness, and interventions to promote forgiveness, all with an eye toward the positive effects of forgiveness for a victim’s health and well-being. Finally, this volume considers key moderators such as gender, race, and age, as well as, explanatory mechanisms that might mediate links between forgiveness and key outcomes.